Community Corner

Teen Dies in Fire, Snow Forecast, Top Restaurants, Couple Stabbed and Jack Diamond Returns

Plus, an injured police officer receives a surprise birthday party.

See the top stories from our 31 Va./D.C. Patch sites at Storify.

A 14-year-old boy died in an early Sunday morning fire in Spotsylvania County, said County Fire Chief Monty Willaford.

"When units arrived they found heavy fire coming out the front windows and door," Willaford said. "There was a lot more fire than you'd expect to see pulling up to a fire like that." 

Read about the firefighters' search for the boy, along with more top stories from our Patch sites in Virginia and D.C.

Man Claims to Be Holding Relatives Hostage to Extort Locals for Cash

This Week: Special Election to Fill Herring's State Senate Seat is Tuesday

Anti-Government Activist Adam Kokesh Appears in Court, is Handed Down Sentence

Snowy Owl Spotted Near Alexandria

Friesner Announces Candidacy for Fredericksburg City Council

Radio's Jack Diamond Leaves Florida Gig, Returns to DC

AAA Names Its 2014 Top-Rated Restaurants, Hotels in Northern Virginia

Teenage Boy Dies in Spotsylvania House Fire

Homicide at Belle Plains Road Residence

Man Killed, Woman Injured in Georgetown Stabbing


Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here